Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
=Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023: Abetting Mutiny or Attempting to Seduce a Soldier, Sailor, or Airman from Duty
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, criminalizes the act of abetting mutiny or attempting to seduce personnel of the Indian Armed Forces—specifically officers, soldiers, sailors, or airmen—from their allegiance or duty. This provision is crucial for maintaining the discipline and loyalty of the armed forces, which are vital for national security
📜 Text of Section 159
Section 159: Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, sailor or airman from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
🔍 Key Elements
Abetting Mutiny: Encouraging, instigating, or assisting in the commission of mutiny by personnel of the armed forces
Attempting to Seduce from Allegiance or Duty: Persuading or attempting to persuade any such personnel to abandon their duty or allegiance to the Government of India.
Punishment:
Imprisonment for life, or
Imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and
Liability to fine
⚖️ Legal Implications
Scope: The section applies to all personnel serving in the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the Government of India.
Intent Requirement: The offense requires deliberate intent to abet mutiny or seduce personnel from their duty.(
Punishment: The law prescribes severe penalties to deter such offenses, reflecting their gravity concerning national security.
🧭 Comparison with Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 159 of the BNS corresponds to Section 131 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which similarly deals with the offenses of abetting mutiny or attempting to seduce armed forces personnel from their duty. The provisions are aligned to maintain consistency in the legal framework.
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